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...what preparations they are making for the possibility of swine flu's arrival, most African governments opt for the same kind of wordy non-statement issued by African Union chairman Jean Ping on Thursday: "We hope to establish a continental plan for prevention, and if necessary a mechanism to fight this outbreak that has not yet affected Africa...
...particularly nasty opponent in a Lev resident who manically carried with him a container of broccoli. But once the organizers dispensed of the broccoli rule, French's path to victory was clear. He chased his opponent through the halls of Leverett and dispatched his opponent in a carrot-sword fight...
...freshman, undefined and searching for a passion to anchor us. We attach to that hook when we find it—the IOP, the Literature department, The Crimson—and we form our identities within and around it. But as soon as we become it, we fight desperately not to pigeonholed by it. I don’t mean to chalk everything Ehrlich did up to avoiding his burger-guy identity, but I still can’t help but see the story of Ehrlich’s relationship to b. good as a metonymy for everyone?...
...December 1984, Greg Page, 50, claimed the World Boxing Association's heavyweight title by knocking out the reigning champ. Though he lost the title the following year, Page continued to fight until a 2001 bout left him with permanent brain damage...
...Taiwan, the invitation did not come a moment too soon. The swine flu is expected to be the focus of the May 18-27 meeting in Geneva. "We will now be able to get firsthand information and assistance, and also provide our experience," said Dr. Yeh. With its experience fighting SARS, Taiwan is considered one of the more well prepared places for outbreaks of communicable diseases. On Tuesday, health experts began inspecting air passengers from North America before they disembark from their planes, and keeping anyone with flu-like symptoms for further tests. At least this year, Taiwan will...